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Teeth can become loose, damaged, or infected for a range of reasons, including facial trauma, tooth decay, teeth grinding (bruxism), and gum disease. Many patients worry over what to do in situations where their teeth begin to fail or come loose. The most important step is to contact a qualified dentist as soon as possible, as untreated failing teeth can be both painful and potentially harmful to your health. Our Springfield dentists are highly experienced when it comes to addressing…

Updating and reinvigorating your smile can have a significant impact on not only your mouth but your overall appearance as well. At Innovative Dental, our team of dentists offers smile transformations through cosmetic treatments like Invisalign^®, dental implants, porcelain veneers, and crowns. In this video, Dr. Grant Olson details the process of how a smile transformation is performed and the benefits of our innovative procedures. Dr. Olson presents the Innovative Smile of the Week where our team used Invisalign^® clear…

Springfield cosmetic dentist Dr. Grant Olson treats patients from all over the country with advanced smile makeovers. Innovative Dental offers this customizable cosmetic and restorative dentistry option for patients who want to improve the function and appearance of their smiles. Dr. Olson recently treated a patient who was missing her two front lateral teeth, and as a result, the remaining teeth had begun to move out of position. Dr. Olson used state-of-the-art digital imaging technology and milling machines to design…

Meet Izzy, an orthodontic patient of Dr. Megan Westrich—one of the devoted dentists at Innovative Dental of Springfield. As he explains in our new video, Izzy has been self-conscious about his smile since childhood. “Other kids used to call me ‘Shark Boy’,” Izzy recounts, referring to his noticeable overbite. This fed his insecurity so much that he was hesitant to smile, even into adulthood. Encouraged by his wife, Izzy finally consulted Dr. Megan, who decided traditional orthodontics was the best…

Dr. Grant Olson, the owner of Innovative Dental in Springfield, Missouri, was interviewed by DentalTown magazine regarding his expansive new office, his role as a YouTube content creator, and his work with same-day smile transformations. Springfield, MO – Dr. Grant Olson—a Springfield cosmetic dentist and the owner of Innovative Dental—was interviewed for the September 2021 issue of DentalTown magazine. DentalTown is run by and for dental professionals with a focus on promoting continuing education, building community, and discussing practice management…

Grant Olson, DDS—an experienced cosmetic dentist and the director of Innovative Dental of Springfield—shares the story of a patient who came to him with a broken dental implant. Although they are a rare occurrence, broken dental implants can be a serious problem. Dr. Olson explains that the patient’s implant had not been placed deeply enough and was being supported by the gums rather than the bone. Furthermore, another implant with a zirconia crown had been placed on the tooth directly…